Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Peachy and Varba... that is ROCKING!!!! God some of us have to get moving, no??? I have a question... I called the NVC today and usually, they finish scheduling for the second week in the month it's now what... the 15th? They guy I spoke to ( he did sound like a bit of a knob) said to call back next week as Montreal wasn't done yet. I presume that this was to get me to STFU and GTFO, right? Edited by lgg, 15 October 2009 - 02:24 PM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-15 14:24:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	hahahahahahahahaha! HA! That made me laugh even harder! I'm a total nerd... Ahhhhh.... Thanks for the clarification. you guys made me laugh...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-13 20:56:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Honey, what? A pita? I would think it'd be more of a falafel, really... I kid, I kid... I know you meant pity but that seriously made me laugh. Thanks!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-13 20:48:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Why don't we all write a letter to Lee McClenny? it's not like he's busy doing all that stuff. Maybe it would have some impact?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-13 14:12:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	I'll burn some French butt if it means a nice hot steaming Italian poutine from Mamma's Pizza on Ave du pins... I kid you not, c'est la best, friends...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-13 13:50:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	As I said before? I'm no longer willing to play the "poor Montreal, they're working so hard card..." They are screwing around with something -- we'll never know what but holy ####### to give people dates and then say, "whoops, my bad..." Out. Of. Control. What about poor Americana? they had a date given them about a month ago? Now it's revoked? They're CR1, btw... God damn and there is not a thing we can do but sit back and take it like chumps. Sorry. I'm mad FOR you guys. :|	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-13 12:48:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Dum-dum-duuuuuuuuumm.... So then... what can it possibly mean? They've decided to stop interviewing totally? Revoke all given interviews? Lengthen wait times. I do realize that no one can answer these questions and they hypothesizing is pointless but... sometimes it makes me feel better... or rather... /:)	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-13 12:33:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	WHAT??? Oh man... peachey and varba... that is horrible. #######, bigtime? It's bad enough that they're incompetent but to start lying to people about dates too? You know what? I don't give a ###### anymore about people defending them and oh they're working hard -- I call B.S. on all that. When they start lying to people because they have their heads so far up their butts, that's quite enough with the sympathy card, I say. This is B.S... I am really sorry you guys. and Americana too -- that's ridiculous.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-13 09:55:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Aaaaaaaah.... I'm in hazed out Friday afternoon mode -- sarcasm is lost on this 'delicate' brain matter! QUOTE (bogartnoir @ Oct 9 2009, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Peachey @ Oct 9 2009, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So Varba called today and we have a date!.. except they can't tell us when... very strange, but they'll be mailing my packet 4 on October 18, which is a Sunday... congrats you guys! although, you know...odd circumstances, but as long as you're getting your packet 4! QUOTE (lgg @ Oct 9 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bogartnoir... you were being funny, right? You're always so nice I didn't think you were making fun of 'delicate FRench ears'.... I also wanted to ask you guys, as a CR1 person, how long was it supposed to take for a K1? I ahd heard that they were processed really, really fast. But just reading Peachy and Varba's timeline -- it looks like it'll be about 8-10 month processing time. If you had known it was going to be this long -- would you guys have done it differently? I'm just curious and trying to wile away the Friday afternoon before a long weekend afternoon at work... LGG sarcasm and lots of eyerolls. i really don't appreciate it when someone insults my mother-tongue, frankly, whilst calling their french ears "delicate". rather snotty. Thanks Huggles... I was always curious -- I wanted to be married first as I didn't think I could handle the stress of immigration AND wedding details. I was right. QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Oct 9 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Peachey @ Oct 9 2009, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So Varba called today and we have a date!.. except they can't tell us when... very strange, but they'll be mailing my packet 4 on October 18, which is a Sunday... Congrats!! But... that is sooo strange. Did you try e-mailing the consulate? Maybe they'll tell you. To answer Lgg, when I was going through the K-1 process they were taking 6-9 months... I had mine, from filling to interview in just under 7 months. Things are a little ridiculous now! I feel for you guys	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-09 13:52:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Ah... that works out well then. Oh and congratulations, Peachy and Varba!!! That's awesome news. QUOTE (Peachey @ Oct 9 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wouldn't have done it any differently. Mainly because I have to stay at work until my contract is up in January. We gave this process 11 months to complete, and it looks like it's going to be almost on time.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-09 13:44:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Bogartnoir... you were being funny, right? You're always so nice I didn't think you were making fun of 'delicate FRench ears'.... I also wanted to ask you guys, as a CR1 person, how long was it supposed to take for a K1? I ahd heard that they were processed really, really fast. But just reading Peachy and Varba's timeline -- it looks like it'll be about 8-10 month processing time. If you had known it was going to be this long -- would you guys have done it differently? I'm just curious and trying to wile away the Friday afternoon before a long weekend afternoon at work... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-09 13:39:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	HA!!! Maalox, anyone?? That gave me a giggle... thanks for that. QUOTE (KnJ @ Oct 7 2009, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Oct 7 2009, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Okay... that's what I think too! Good luck guys... hehe thanks we need it. i could probably schedule an ulcer more easily than this interview.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-07 09:33:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Okay... that's what I think too! Good luck guys...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-07 09:29:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	So K1 friends..... It seems they they've 'finished' scheduling? Am I right? I don't want to be. I am almost positive that they finished scheduling the CR1s... ( didnt' get one, as I'd thought)... but I was wondering if now they were going to move onto K1s? Any one want to enlighten me? Thanks guys... wishing you all luck.. LGG your CR1 friend...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-07 09:20:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	I love reading about people from other consulates having to wait 14 long days for their interview. Makes me feel fantastic. :|	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-06 15:01:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Yeah! You BE wait long time! That's great -- I hope all you guys get something soon. I feel a little bit like a the fox in the henhouse being with all the K1s and all! But hey, we're all fighting the same war! Congrats, Danu... Best of luck to everyone else... LGG Edited by lgg, 06 October 2009 - 09:08 AM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-06 09:08:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Ha! Boy, I am SO clueless.... QUOTE (Peachey @ Oct 5 2009, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, Varba is my fiance	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-05 12:28:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	hate to say it SapphireD (only for myself).... But you are right -- for sure. I try to see things from both sides of the coin but it's SO hard to get focused on something else other than the I need THIS NOW! But your injection of reality is so appreciated. QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Oct 5 2009, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I hate to break it you guys, because I know how much it sucks to be waiting, but our interview took over 90 days to schedule. I don't think it's that uncommon, unfortuantely. I don't really think it's fair to say that Montreal is just making people wait on purpose. They must schedule hundreds of work-based, spousal and family-based immigration visas there on a daily basis. From being on this board now for over 2 years, I can honestly say that every fall/winter, they seem to slow down a lot for scheduling. It must be because a lot of people submit their applications in the late winter/spring and they get an influx. I'm sure they are trying their best to schedule in as many as they can, but like Udella mentioned, they work bankers hours. And, when they also need manpower to respond to every single email they get, I'm sure they get very busy. That's probably why they say it will take 4-6 months. You guys will hear something very soon... I'm sure of it!! Um... I am going to sound like a TOTAL dolt here... forgive me, let's move past it once it's done. You and Varba are bethrothed? He's your fiance???? I had thought Varba was another woman poster... :| QUOTE (Peachey @ Oct 5 2009, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yea apparently her english was very bad. She said something about August 14, I can't imagine it took them a whole month to log my case... I'm trying to call back to ask when they logged my case, but the wait times are super long today.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-05 12:21:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Okay, Varba.... That sounds good. Let us know what you wrote and to whom you sent it and such... maybe we could follow suit and see if we can at least get someone to acknowledge something. To what end, I'm not sure.... Did someone at the consulate really say "You been waiting long time..." Really? Good god....	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-05 12:11:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Broooother... That sucks, Varba... sorry to hear that... Does anyone think it might be a good idea to write to Lee McClenny? Or is just a lesson in futility? QUOTE (Varba @ Oct 5 2009, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Peachey @ Oct 5 2009, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Varba just called the department of slow and they suggested we email the consulate to find out what's up because they are having long wait times... I honestly don't think it would do anything. The lady I spoke to assumed that we missed our first interview because it's been such a long time. I had to explain to her that we are simply waiting for our first interview. *Sigh*	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-05 12:05:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Can we not contact Lee McClenny? the head of the US consulate in Montreal? Maybe he can explain to us what the hell the delay is. Just a thought. Not that I really believe that anything will come of it but it's getting a little retarded hearing people who are getting interviews NOW a week or two after completion for K1 and CR/IR1 visas and will be able to make it to the US for Christmas and stuff... Just a thought. But what do I know? Edited by lgg, 05 October 2009 - 11:44 AM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-05 11:44:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Word, sister. QUOTE (Tina&Roland @ Oct 2 2009, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's so hard being a Canadian right now I'm seeing that all those people who got the NOA2 after me have received interview dates from their embassies...(sigh) Tina	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-02 08:43:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Oh my gosh.... This is true but it's really hard to look beyond the scope of our own stories and such. But, upon reading about your friend and such, you're right. Not saying I'm going to stop complaining and analyzing though! Good luck to you all... QUOTE (Peachey @ Oct 1 2009, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good theory, but I really think they have no concrete method of scheduling interviews. I'm going to stop complaining tho. Yesterday I got back in touch with a friend from Arizona. He's waiting for his wife to come over from China, they got married in 2005 and I'm sure petitioned not long after. 8 months is NOTHING compared to 4 years :S	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-01 09:26:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	CR1 here with a theory??? And no, I did not get an interview for November so... I have noticed that for the past 2 months, they have scheduled the CR1 interviews at the end of the month, not during the first two weeks of the next month, you know? I saw about 5 of our clan get interviews and they have been waiting since june so... I do believe that now they'll start doing the K1s and that they are FINISHED with the CR1 scheduling. Based on logistics and the law of averages, 5 from CR1s from this site alone has to be indicative of the total number that they have scheduled for November. So. It's BS when they say the first two weeks of every month and I think you K1s are next. Just a theory from someone wishing all us waiting Canadians luck. K? LGG Edited by lgg, 01 October 2009 - 09:20 AM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-01 09:17:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Yep. I agree. Looking at the other consulates is a lesson in punishment, that's for sure. I am not going to give notice on my jobs until AFTER the interview, my apartment, when I get the notice, probably after the medical as I can always find a place to lay my head but I won't be able to just go and get another job so... It's just so super frustrating and to be honest? i' read this thread a lot as I feel like you guys voice all the displeasure I feel too in this wait. Especially one poster who wants to get married on January 10th? That's so far away that you'd think it would be be possible.... my heart breaks reading about her, as well as all the others. Frustration is my predominant emotion these days... QUOTE (KnJ @ Sep 29 2009, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> at this point i may not give notice until i'm confirmed approved, I have a backup living situation but I'm so hurting wanting to find out.. seeing all the other consulate dates suck. i look only at Canada timelines now. Edited by lgg, 29 September 2009 - 11:23 AM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-09-29 11:22:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Hey all... can a Canadian CR-1er comment here?? Just wanted to say that I too am so frustrated with the wait. I've been done with NVC since august 12th. some filers since June! We can't buy cheap plane tickets or cheap rail tickets because we don't have a date. We're going to miss our first anniversary and I don't know when i'm going to see my husband again. I'm living in a half packed up apartment, yet I can't give notice there or at the two jobs I have. yet, all other consulates schedule dates a week or two after finishing up. THe date may be two or three months in advance but truthfully? That would be SO good. We just missed a 50% off seat sale with Air canada -- my husband could have bought his interview date flight. Via Rail is having a sale, I could have got my TO to Montreal ticket for 60$ each way... NOw? I feel your pain, guys... I'm rooting for you all and frankly? I am just so frustrated and angry that they do this to all of us. I don't get it... Thanks for letting me slip in here...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-09-29 10:33:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Don't know if it's the same for a K1, we're on a CR1 but sounds like it -- for my trips to the US, I wrote "please see attached form" and then on a separate paper, listed all of my trips to the US. 36 in total, I believe. Just made sure to write the question number and our case number at the top and bottom of the sheet. Hope this helps. QUOTE (Tina&Roland @ Sep 14 2009, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, I think putting high school and university sounds better. What did you put for the times you travelled or resided in the US? Do they allow you to use extra pages if we crossed the border more than three times? Also, for the affidavit of support, what do we fill out for the consulate? I-864 or I-134? It says something about NVC requiring I-864 or and I-134 for USCIS?? Immigration is so confusing...............	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-09-14 15:19:00
Canada	K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal	Hey Peachey... Wouldn't it be great if they just started processing people like crazy? I would love that. I know I'm on a different visa route but it would be nice to see some serious movement from Montreal. Right now? I think they're a**hats for being so useless. /rant QUOTE (Peachey @ Sep 14 2009, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (bogartnoir @ Sep 13 2009, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Peachey @ Sep 13 2009, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I called and asked for a specific day to get my medical done and they were fine with it. Was about a week and a half after I called. I was there for about 1 hour and 20 minutes. peachey, did you get packet 4 yet? any news? No I don't think Danu has yet either and she sent her packet 3 a couple days before me. Spoom, I wouldn't expect it until November unless they start processing people like crazy.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-09-14 10:11:00
Canada	Weather & Road Report	Fine. You'll just have to get it a neck #######-y and and warm it up and try again. I think it's got some good prediction power in it though.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-11 16:19:00
Canada	Weather & Road Report	*passes Wyatt a crystal ball*	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-11 15:58:00
Canada	Weather & Road Report	PS... Hi Kathryn41... Just saw you up there! ^	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-11 15:37:00
Canada	Weather & Road Report	it was SO cold and windy last night in toronto, it was like -17 with the windchill (-4F) and holy #######, I almost cried coming home from work. The wind was ripping at my face. I have to tell you all, I really, really do NOT like winter. A little nippy. Fine . Some nice little flaky-flakes, fine. But rip-roaring, bone numbing arctic chill and 3 foot snow drifts. NO. Thank. You.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-11 15:28:00
Canada	Weather & Road Report	Oh GAH!!! Downtown Toronto upward to Downsview area. Snow, sleet, rain, muck and wind. Seriously, what a freaking mess out there. My pants were soaked by the time I met the carpool and the puddles are HUGE already. Love it when people go racing through them -- aholes. I saw a mom and her little kid strapped to her chest get totally pounded by a wave of sleet, snow and water. Not cool, people! Not cool. Crappy day here, driving in was a nightmare.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-09 10:15:00
Canada	Hotel Reviews Montreal	hey there... we stayed at Le Square Philippe and it was nice. Large room, clean and had everything we needed -- it was like 150$ a night but was nice and close to everything. FIve minute walk to the consulate and it was really, really good. I narrowed it down to two hotels dauphin/La phillip, me and my wife are planning to stay for couple of days!!! I want to see Montreal, it's our first time going; were so excited . jus waiting for the Mrs's to decide which one to go with!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-28 07:01:00
Canada	Hotel Reviews Montreal	Guys? I just got super itchy!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-22 19:52:00
Canada	Hotel Reviews Montreal	Le Square Philippe! Okay, okay... I dunno yet but I'll tell you all shortly!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-22 18:55:00
Canada	Hotel Reviews Montreal	We're staying at the Hotel Square Phillippe... I hear it's nice but I'll post a review once I'm back but I'm hoping it'll be nice and comfy and I believe it's only 5 minutes from the Consulate.... Hotel Square Phillippe	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-15 15:43:00
Canada	Hotel Reviews Montreal	Ah great! This is exactly what I was looking for!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-04 11:43:00
Canada	Looking to be with my boyfriend but not ready for marriage...	At treble about adjusting and finding it hard. WORD!!!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-11-06 22:08:00
Canada	Hi all!!	OH wow! Congratulations! Yeah, it's been going pretty well. I feel lucky that I got a job about 6 months or so in. Working, driving (HOLY COW!) making friends and just living life. I miss Canada like gangbusters and well, the US is so different but it's going along so. I feel lucky and hard work goes a long way. Hi to everyone and hope you're all doing well. Doing that removing conditions thing so I'll be hanging around bugging you all for information and such. Hiyas Igg, glad your doing well. I miss Canada also been busy here with a new little one she will be 5 months on the 10th. Its been crazy here.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2011-11-08 13:16:00